The first time I took our Sunny Bag out for a spin, I was only planning to grab a few lemons for my weekend baking project. But you know how it goes... 🙈 Somehow I wandered home with those lemons PLUS a crusty baguette, two absolutely gorgeous peonies (couldn't resist!), and—the cherry on top—three compliments from complete strangers in the checkout line. That's my unofficial fun little happiness test for any good tote: does it carry a smile back to you? This one absolutely does, and honestly, it might be responsible for my impromptu flower purchase too!
Meet the star: Carry a Smile Tote ✨
Say hello to the modern, roomy shopper that looks boutique and behaves like your best friend. The silhouette is clean, the straps are shoulder‑kind, and the pockets are Goldilocks‑right. Best of all, it lets your fabric sing—especially Urban Whisper with its linen‑look neutrals and cheerful pops.
Psst: We used last week’s color recipe (2 neutrals (pocket and lining) + 1 pop = outer bag fabric) to sew the Sunny Bag version. If you missed the method, hop over here: Urban Whisper by Zen Chic
What you’ll love (and what’s inside the pattern)
We’re not spilling construction secrets—that magic lives inside the PDF. But here’s what you do get when you snag the pattern:
Clean lines for a polished, modern look
Pocket options to keep keys & phone easy to find
Comfy straps designed for real shoulders
Clear instructions with step‑by‑step guidance, placement diagrams, and finishing tips—no guesswork
And because simplicity is chic: no fancy hardware or heavy stabilizers required. Urban Whisper (linen‑look cotton or canvas), lining, a slim strip of light fusible web for the handles—and you’re off. Optional: a couple of rivets at the outer pocket corners for extra sparkle.
Colorways to make it yours 🎨
Use Urban Whisper to tailor your tote to your vibe:
Sunny Bag (our sample): taupe + greige + honey/coral pop—warm and happy.
Riverside: stone + chalk + denim pop—fresh and calm.
City Latte: sand + greige + honey pop—neutral with a soft glow.
Launch Week: 25% off 🎉
Guess what? We're throwing a little launch party, and YOU get the gift! 🎉 Snag the pattern with an automatic 25% discount applied right at checkout—no secret codes to remember, no hoops to jump through (because honestly, who has time for that?). Just pure sewing joy at a sweet price until Sep 14, 2025 at 23:59 CEST. After that, our little tote skips back to regular pricing, so don't snooze on this one!
Ready to stitch yourself a little happiness carrier? This tote isn't just turning heads—it's practically collecting compliments like fabric scraps! Grab the pattern while it's doing its happy dance at 25% off (because even patterns deserve to celebrate their launch week! 🎉).